The scale, quality, and detail of the original 1916 building provided the foundation for SOM’s expansion and reorientation, which doubled the square footage of the existing building. A new public entrance center in the original building reoriented the museum towards a nearby public park and the city. A three-story gallery space was added where old and new buildings join.

Project Facts

Completion Year: 1989
Project Area: 90,000 ft²
Number of Stories: 3

Project Awards

1988 • Progressive Architecture • P/A Award: Architectural Design, Citation
1991 • AIA - Memphis Chapter • Excellence in Design Award